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How to Build a Workers’ Comp Program That Runs Itself: The Power of Systematized Communication

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Managing workers compensation can feel like playing whack-a-mole. One day its a delayed report, the next its an escalating claim or a frustrated injured worker. Thats not a dream its a reality for organizations that implement clear, consistent communication systems within their workers comp process.

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Why Reporting Small Claims Pays Off in ERA States

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When it comes to workers’ compensation, small claims might seem harmless. The Experience Rating Adjustment (ERA) is one of the best-kept secrets in workers’ comp cost control. The company decides to pay $800 for a few doctor visits out of pocket. At first glance, it feels like a smart move. Not always.

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The Hidden Cost of Letting Injured Employees Stay Home

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Imagine this: One injured employee stays out of work for 35 extra days. At an average indemnity cost of $250/day, plus $3,000 for replacement labor, the total out-of-pocket cost is $11,750. Multiply that by several injuries—and you’ll see how quickly those numbers can spiral out of control. Seems manageable, right?

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Blog Post: Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Case Spotlights (Fall 2024)

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Robinson, co-author, Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law Editorial Note: All section references below are to Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law, unless otherwise indicated. Illinois Workers’ Comp. NY Court of Appeals Says Hospital Shooting Arose Out of Employment. Workers’ Comp.